The last four weeks have been a busy time for all in the lead up to the end of Term 2. Preparations for Open Day (15 July) and TSXPO (21 & 22 July) are underway, and as usual, the Promotions Team has been out and about presenting to students, delivering brochures and finalising the bookings of all school visits for 2007. We participated in both the Brisbane and the Gold Coast Careers and Employment Expos, where we spoke to thousands of students about Griffith’s programs, courses and campuses. In addition, we held our annual Guidance Officer / Career Adviser Seminar on the 3rd of May which proved to be a great success.

Thank you to all who attended our Guidance Officer Seminar on Thursday 3 May this year.  We had 115 guidance officers from Brisbane, Northern New South Wales, Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Toowoomba and Rockhampton on our Nathan campus to hear about Griffith University in 2008.

Focusing on new and altered programs, along with changes and initiatives for 2008, the presentations were ‘short, sharp and shiny’ – an improvement on previous years, and much more positively received. 

We understand time constraints regarding attendance of events however for those guidance officers / careers advisers who were unable to join us this year, you can expect to receive 2008 guides in the post shortly.

Please note: all presentations made at the Guidance Officer / Career Adviser Seminar can be found at www.griffith.edu.au/er/got (resources).

The feedback we received regarding the Guidance Officer Seminar in 2006 enabled us to make improvements such as the style and length of presentations for 2007. We would greatly appreciate feedback once again, in order to have our 2008 seminar more aligned with what you requests. We welcome any feedback via email: promotions@griffith.edu.au. Thank you.

If you would like further information regarding our programs, or additional copies of undergraduate and area guides, please contact us at promtions@griffith.edu.au. If you have already placed an order for these brochures, they will be sent to you shortly.

This website has been prepared by the Promotions Team to provide information about our school liaison activities as well as quick links to frequently requested information, such as power point presentations.
www.griffith.edu.au/er/got

Griffith University will be attending the following career markets throughout the remainder of 2007. For those regional schools we are unable to visit individually, we look forward to seeing your students at your closest career market.

Cairns  -  Fri 25 May
Maryborough  -  Tues 17 July
Gympie  -  Wed 18 July
Gold Coast   -  Sun 29 & Mon 30 July
Toowoomba  -  Tues 31 July
Stanthorpe  -  Wed 1 Aug
Warwick  -  Wed 1 Aug
Prosperpine  -  Tues 14 Aug
Mackay  -  Wed 15 Aug

Griffith University will launch its Statement on Reconciliation on Friday May 25 to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the historic 1967 Referendum, which brought about the constitutional recognition of Indigenous people.

Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O'Connor said the public acknowledgement of the University's responsibility and commitment to provide equitable educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was in line with Griffith's ethos.

Griffith University has welcomed a $2 million Queensland Government Innovation Project Fund grant to study the state's precious northern river systems.

The funding will establish a vital Queensland research hub for the Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge (TRaCK) program, a massive study spanning states and territories across Australia's top-end.

International sustainable tourism expert, Geoffrey Lipman will help shape Griffith University's research and courses when he joins the Griffith Business School (GBS) as an Adjunct Professor.

Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Mr Lipman represents global tourism at the highest levels within individual nations and various international forums.

Nominate now
Closes 29 June 2007

Celebrating Queensland women and girls working in or studying science, engineering or information and communication technology.

Griffith University is a proud sponsor of the secondary schools category of the Smart Women – Smart State 2007 awards.

If you are making your mark in science, engineering or ICT, or know a woman or girl who is, we encourage you to nominate now! We recognise the need to highlight young girls who excel in these typically male-dominated areas of work and study and who inspire the next generation.

Find out more at www.women.qld.gov.au/smartwomenawards

The Griffith University School of Medicine makes 150 offers each year into the Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Following is a breakdown of each offer type and the number made each year. For a short description and links to where you can find more detailed information, please click on 'Read More' below.

100 Commonwealth Supported places, comprising:

• 4 Commonwealth Supported Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Places (MRBS)
• 25 Commonwealth Bonded Medical Places (BMP)
• 71 Unencumbered Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The School of Public Health has announced a new undergraduate program, Bachelor of Public Health, being offered from 2008.  The Bachelor of Public Health is a three-year degree being offered at Griffith's Logan and Gold Coast campuses.  With an underlying philosophy that prevention is better than cure, the program focuses on the systems and practices that shape the health of nations, communities and individuals and the environments in which they live, work and take their leisure.

Upon completion of a foundation year, students will then be able to undertake majors in: Nutrition, Health Promotion; Environmental Health; and Workplace Health & Rehabilitation. The Nutrition, Health Promotion and Environmental Health majors will be offered at Logan and Gold Coast campuses.  The Workplace Health & Rehabilitation major will be offered at Logan only.  Students who wish to complete a second major may undertake an additional 80CP in excess of degree requirements.  

Public health professionals are currently in high demand. The Bachelor of Public Health will provide students with opportunities to explore a diverse range of career paths with high rates of employment, upon completion of their degree.  Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to take up employment in the health industry at all three levels of government and in the private and not for profit sectors. Opportunities will be available both in community health and in health care organisations.

With drought, water recycling and desalination dominating the national agenda, the water resources industry has reached a new level of complexity. An innovator in water sciences, Griffith University developed the new Bachelor of Science (Water Resources) to meet the needs of this rapidly growing industry.

The only Australian undergraduate degree of its kind, it will produce graduates with the sound biology and chemistry knowledge of a science degree, coupled with skills in the social and community aspects of water resource management, conservation and restoration. As a student you'll learn from leading researchers at Griffith's Australian Rivers Institute (www.rivers.edu.au), the largest concentration of university-based water scientists in Australia and have access to the $18m Queensland Smart Water Research Facility now under construction at Griffith University.
For more information, contact: f.sheldon@griffith.edu.au or visit www.griffith.edu.au/water

A leader in water sciences, Griffith has met this demand with the Bachelor of Marine Science. This challenging new multi-disciplinary degree builds a critical knowledge link between marine biology, water science, coastal management and coastal engineering. As a student you'll complete industry placement with key organisations working on real-life projects in fisheries, aquaculture, marine conservation, coastal and resource management.

Strategically located at our Gold Coast campus in Australia's marine industry playground and fastest developing coastal region, you'll graduate with the knowledge, networks and hands-on experience to navigate a world of exciting and fulfilling careers.
For more information, contact: J.Robertson@griffith.edu.au 

A Unique Dental Degree
Dentistry at Griffith consists of a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, which, upon successful completion gives automatic entry into a 2-year Graduate Diploma of Dentistry. It is only upon successful completion of both degrees that graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Dentist. The Graduate Diploma of Dentistry is only open to those students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science at Griffith University.

Changes to Selection Process for Oral Health programs
In 2008, selection for entry to all Oral Health programs will be based on pre-requisites being met and academic rank/OP, combined with secondary criteria (comprising UMAT score weighted at 50% and interview score weighted at 50%).  Applicant preferences and this combination rank will be used to determine whether offers are made into Dental Science, Oral Health Therapy and Dental Technology.

Transfer Options
The School of Dentistry and Oral Health does not allow internal transfers between our oral health programs, other degree programs at Griffith University or from another University.  Students wishing to enter these programs need to apply through QTAC and sit UMAT. 

In partnership with Southbank Institute of Technology and Gold Coast, Metropolitan South and Brisbane North Institutes of TAFE, Griffith University has made available guaranteed places into a range of Griffith programs for TAFE Diploma Graduates.  Full details of these arrangements will be available in the 2008 QTAC Guide and for more information on the Griffith University TAFE Partnership Admission Scheme and a list of dual offers available go to:   http://www.griffith.edu.au/futurestudents/pathways.html.

Logan Pathways Project

Griffith University’s Logan Pathways project is an initiative that will provide students a pathway to enter the Bachelor of Human Services Child and Family Studies through Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT).  The Logan Pathways project allows students to commence the Certificate III in Children’s Services and Diploma in Children’s Services at MSIT*.  Students then have the opportunity to complete their Diploma at Griffith University while concurrently studying for their Bachelor of Human Services Child and Family Studies.  Additionally, students may also choose to go on to graduate with the Bachelor of Human Services Child and Family Studies and the Master of Human Services (Childhood Studies). Inclusion in this pathway will allow students to complete the Certificate III, Diploma and the Bachelor of Human Services Child and Family Studies in just three years.

*Students will need to add CTP 200A and a short summer semester to their Certificate III study before entering University. Students from other TAFEs will be eligible for this pathway, provided they complete CTP200A and the summer semester. These additions can be undertaken at MSIT. *

1 June 2007 - UMAT Registration closes
15 July 2007 - Griffith University Open Day
21 - 22 July 2007 - TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo)
29 - 30 July 2007 - Gold Coast Careers Expo
31 July 2007 - Interview applications close for Bachelor of Medical Science
1 August 2007 - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Audition applications close
22 August 2007 - Adult Tertiary Entrance Expo (ATEE)
28 September 2007 - QTAC applications due
28 September 2007 - GUESTS applications close

The GUESTS program is now available in semester 2, in addition to semester 1. Students are not eligible to study two semesters as a GUESTS student, but rather enrol in semester 2 if it's more suitable than semester 1.  The GUESTS website has recently updated to include information about Semester 2 intake, help with course selection and more.  Please take some time to view the updated website, and contact Gemma Huxley at g.huxley@griffith.edu.au if you have any feedback. 

Applications for current year 12 students wishing to enter the GUESTS program in semester 2, 2007, are now open and applications close Thursday May 31.

Applications for the GUESTS program for 2008 now close on 28 September 2007  to run in line with the QTAC application due date. If you have any queries relating to the GUESTS program, or would like to arrange someone to come and talk to your students, please contact Gemma Huxley on phone 07 3735 7621 or email Gemma at g.huxley@griffith.edu.au.

For further information please  visit www.griffith.edu.au/guestsprogram.

Griffith University’s Open Day is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to get up close and personal with our degree programs, campuses, lecturers and current students.  This year, Griffith University’s Open Day will be held on Sunday 15 July 9am to 2pm, across all campuses except Mt Gravatt. 

Griffith University’s Open Day allows prospective students to discover all aspects of life at uni.  Above all it provides a chance for prospective students and their parents to talk to staff and have all their questions answered. Tours of our facilities will be available as well as displays demonstrating the diverse opportunities open to Griffith students.  We encourage all prospective students to attend our Open Day on Sunday 15 July to discover how exciting life can be at Griffith University.

21st August, 2007
Gold Coast campus
Form a team and join the 3rd annual Science Trivia Challenge and be in the running for loads of great prizes. Open to students in years 6 – 12 (and we’re even letting in teachers teams!)
Register now to avoid missing out!
For more info, contact Randall Hall, Program Coordinator 'Science on the GO!'
E: scienceonthego@griffith.edu.au
Ph: 07 5552 8532

 June 14, 2007
Suncorp stadium
Come along to the 15th annual IAP Project Expo and check out the hard work of our final year students. The expo will be exhibiting the industry-based projects students studying science, environment, engineering and IT undertake in their final year of study.
For more info E: f.webb@griffith.edu.au Ph: 3735 5013

Science on the GO! The people, expertise and resources from Griffith University delivered directly to Gold Coast schools. Whether it is practical lab classes, magic science shows, field trips or science quizzes, the Science on the GO! team brings science to life.

To book your visit from the Science on the GO! team, contact:
E: scienceonthego@griffith.edu.au
Ph: 07 555 28532

Public Lecture: Global impact of Industrial Fisheries on the Marine Ecosystem and Food Security
Date:  June 26
Time:  7:00pm
Venue:  Griffith University, Gold Coast campus, G17 Theatre 3

Griffith School of Environment would like to invite staff and students at your school to a public lecture to be presented by Professor Daniel Pauly, a world-famous fisheries biologist.  This lecture will focus on the global impact of industrial fisheries on the marine ecosystem and food security.